@JustBlossomArmy
You know what?
I actually agree with so much of what you said.
Jeongin is supposed to be a really complex character, and as the youngest of so many older brothers, I think he felt really high expectations, because not only does he have the voice of Chan telling him what to do, but also 6 other older brothers.
In a way, it kind of drove him to do what he did in terms of wanting to have freedom.
I'm sure many in that situation would also turn to a friend group that has no expectations and feels really free.
And I also agree that Chan's reaction would've been really shocking and hurtful, because he was used to Chan giving him everything. This would've been really shocking, and maybe it was in part because Chan didn't know what to do anymore.
And I also agree that it would seem terrible to not have any contact with his family back home. Maybe I made it sound like it was their choice, but it was actually supposed to be that Jeongin didn't want to talk to them because he felt embarrassed.
And you're totally right that they did shame him for what he did, when honestly, maybe they should've been more sympathetic and supportive.
And the fact that they made him feel so ashamed to the point where he didn't contact them long after he changed his bad attitude was kind of sad.
I actually really love your analysis, because no one has commented as much on Jeongin's situation, but you are so right.
Please keep letting me know what you think.
I do have at least one more big surprise in store for Jeongin.